Chicago Heights, IL Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Chicago Heights was 26,465, a 1.57% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Chicago Heights's population was 26,888, a decline of 1.81% compared to a population of 27,383 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Chicago Heights, IL population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Chicago Heights decreased by 6,317. In this period, the peak population was 32,782 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 32,782 - -
2001 32,603 -179 -0.55%
2002 32,290 -313 -0.96%
2003 31,921 -369 -1.14%
2004 31,538 -383 -1.2%
2005 31,168 -370 -1.17%
2006 30,750 -418 -1.34%
2007 30,529 -221 -0.72%
2008 30,425 -104 -0.34%
2009 30,474 49 0.16%
2010 30,411 -63 -0.21%
2011 30,494 83 0.27%
2012 30,563 69 0.23%
2013 30,606 43 0.14%
2014 30,551 -55 -0.18%
2015 30,386 -165 -0.54%
2016 30,166 -220 -0.72%
2017 29,888 -278 -0.92%
2018 29,576 -312 -1.04%
2019 29,322 -254 -0.86%
2020 27,383 -1,939 -6.61%
2021 26,888 -495 -1.81%
2022 26,465 -423 -1.57%
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Chicago Heights, IL population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Chicago Heights's population decreased by 2,371 (7.23%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Chicago Heights's population decreased by 3,028 (9.96%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Chicago Heights's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Chicago Heights's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 26,465. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Chicago Heights's population peaked in year 2000 at 32,782.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Chicago Heights's population was lowest in year 2022 at 26,465.

Chicago Heights, IL annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Chicago Heights grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 18 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Chicago Heights had an average annual population growth rate of -0.88% per year. Overall the population shrank 19.27% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Chicago Heights's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Chicago Heights's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.88% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 918. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2010 to 2011, Chicago Heights's population grew the most with an increase of 83 (0.27%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Chicago Heights's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,939 (-6.61%).

Things to know

Is Chicago Heights, IL population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Chicago Heights's population decreased by 918 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 495 (1.81%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 423 (1.57%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Chicago Heights, IL changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Chicago Heights decreased by 4,141 (13.53%). The population was highest at 30,606 in the year 2013 and lowest at 26,465 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.41%.

References

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Chicago Heights, IL Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Chicago Heights population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Chicago Heights across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Chicago Heights was 26,465, a 1.57% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Chicago Heights population was 26,888, a decline of 1.81% compared to a population of 27,383 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Chicago Heights decreased by 6,317. In this period, the peak population was 32,782 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Chicago Heights population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Chicago Heights is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Chicago Heights population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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